Alexander Barabanov

Member since August 2017

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I work in finance field. I started to specifically target UNESCO Heritage sites while travelling approximately from 2006. Currently I'm combining several long trips to WHS rich remote regions with weekend visits just to reach one specific site (mainly in Europe). 

Of course, there is certain percentage of oddly sites, when you're asking yourself, what I am doing here, but in general these sites are special and very rewarding to reach and see. The uniqueness is often in their diversity and globality. Visting them and exploring some specific aspects of human activity and nature phenomona increases significantly knowledge horizons. During the process you will find out details of mercury mining, will see thin layer of soil containing remains of 60 million years old, admire mosaics from V century or climb Africa's highest mountain. I think that WHS travelling will be gaining popularity and we also have to contribute to this process.

My most impressive site: Machu Picchu, Brugge, Angkor Vat

My proposal for a new site: Volgograd (Stalingrad battlefield monuments), Old city of Pskov, Manhattan Iconic highscrapers from 30s like Empire State Building or Chrysler Building, certainly some nature park from Faroe Islands, Por-Bazhyn (Tuva)

Recent Visits
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    May 14, 2025
    South China Karst, Wulingyuan
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    March 19, 2025
    Cidade Velha, Djoudj, Island of Gorée, Island of Saint-Louis, Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou ...
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    Jan. 9, 2025
    Al-Ahsa Oasis, Hegra, Historic Jeddah, Rock Art in the Hail Region
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About Alexander Barabanov

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Reviews by Alexander Barabanov

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Santa Maria de Guadalupe by Els Slots

Santa Maria de Guadalupe (Inscribed)

Santa Maria de Guadalupe

As of February 2016 guided visit is 5 euro per person.

The tour starts from very beautiful collection of tapestry and various bishops' clothes. Then there is a room with …

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